Today's Phrase
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<Context & Usage> synonym
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: bad situation
* burden
ex) “There are indications that decriminalization can reduce the burden on criminal justice systems,” the report said.
* bore
ex) The eventual deal, approved by Law 840 in June 2013, bore little resemblance to the original.
* pain
ex) Throughout all the stories of loss and pain with the Chief, there was barely a trace of emotion.
* annoyance
ex) He was at times both an ally and annoyance to President Obama.
* encumbrance
